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News - November 2024
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Advent: A Season of Reflection
29th November 2024
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. In Christianity, the weeks of Advent and the four Sundays are used to prepare for the coming Christmas and to remember and celebrate its meaning. Christian communities celebrate the themes of hope, peace, joy and love all across the world. Being a time...
Equality and Inclusion in Physical Education
27th November 2024
Primary Times speaks with Paralympian, guest speaker, and CEO of ParalympicsGB David Clarke OBE, PLY to discuss the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in children’s sport 1. Can you tell us a bit more about the Equal Play Campaign and its aims? The Equal Play campaign came...
Get ready for an unforgettable start to 2025 at London’s free New Year’s Day Parade!
26th November 2024
Join global sensation Peter Andre and over 8,000 performers in a thrilling celebration for all ages. Beginning at 12 noon at Piccadilly near Green Park Tube Station, this three-and-a-half-hour extravaganza winds through London’s iconic streets, passing Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street St James’s,...
Share your festive gingerbread man creations with us
25th November 2024
Perfect for a special holiday treat, this gingerbread man recipe lets parents and kids bake, decorate, and enjoy together! Make sure to always supervise children when baking in the kitchen. Hot ovens and sharp utensils can be dangerous, so ensure an adult is present to help with baking and decorating. Ingredients: 🍪 350g/12oz...
Motivation for Maths
24th November 2024
Primary Times explores some fun ways for families to make maths exciting and engaging for all ages. How to make MATHS more exciting? As a subject that focuses on calculations, shapes, and numbers, maths isn't necessarily something that every child naturally gravitates towards. Pupils don’t...
10 Christmas Crafts
20th November 2024
Primary Times looks at how you can get creative this Christmas and create lots of fun, festive family memories. The frosty winter weather is here! If you're wanting to stay cosy indoors while still having lots of festive fun, why not have a go at some seasonal arts and crafts? Get ready to channel...
Protect your loved ones this winter
18th November 2024
Dr Oge Ilozue asks parents and guardians to encourage eligible family members to get their vaccinations this winter to avoid hospitalisation. Winter is a time when many people look forward to spending more time with family and friends, especially over the festive and new year period. But flu and COVID-19...
Arctic and Antarctic art adventures with Axel Scheffler
16th November 2024
Perhaps best known for his successful partnership with celebrated author Julia Donaldson, the incredibly talented Axel Scheffler has illustrated a number of beloved children’s books including Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo. Perfect for the wintertime, Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin...
Explore secret parts of the London Underground
13th November 2024
For the first time, children aged 10 and over can join London Transport Museum’s Hidden London tours to explore secret parts of the city’s famous Underground. Written by the museum’s own historical experts, the guided tours unveil numerous little-known stories about London and its inhabitants,...
5 Budget-Friendly Ideas For Healthy Kids Lunch Boxes
4th November 2024
By Sam Milner When it comes to school packed lunches, it can be a real challenge. The school says you must have certain foods, your kids say they don’t like those foods, you want your kids eating healthily, but, at the same time, there is never enough hours in the day. Add to this a tight budget...